Brit stars to wear the white rose pin

Each star will attend next week’s Brit Awards will be a white rose pin in support of the #TimesUp campaign.

The organization of the living wrote to the head of the entire uk record label on Wednesday to inform them of the plan.

The letter says that the performers, presenters and guests will be given a pin “as a symbol of solidarity, we invite you to use, if they so decide”.

Dua Lipa, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran and Paloma Faith are among the artists that are expected to give their support.

The Time of the movement works to combat sexual assault and harassment in the entertainment industry.

The performers are first adopted the white rose as a symbol of solidarity with the victims of abuse at this month’s Grammy Awards.

The demonstration was organized by the registry of the executives of the company, Meg Harkins and Karen Rait, after they realized the US ceremony had no plans to show support for the movement.

Met a group of 12 other women in music, calling themselves Voices in Entertainment, and he chose the white rose because of its association with the suffrage movement.
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On the night of the Grammys, stars like Camila Cabello, color de Rosa, Lana Del Rey, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and Miley Cyrus all added the pink to her outfits.

“It is amazing how the world is pivoting in a new direction,” said the British star Rita Ora on the red carpet. “The more voices that come together, the more powerful, everything is achieved.”

While the Grammys demonstration was organized on the fly, the British have adopted a proactive approach to Time, and will be the supply of accessories for all the attendees to the show next Wednesday, February 21.

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Maggie Crowe, director of events at the Brits Trust, said that the decision to adopt the rose was “because of its historical significance; it represents the hope, the peace, the solidarity and resistance”.

Meg Harkins of Voices In the world of Entertainment, said: “We are delighted that The British have taken the proactive decision to support Voices In the world of Entertainment and the Time.

“Not only is this an important conversation in the united states, but around the world, and The British will help focus attention on these issues in the course.”

The decision comes two years after the British faced criticism for the lack of diversity among its nominees and winners.

After the #BritsSoWhite hashtag that became a trending topic, the organizers have announced a major review of its procedures, increase of the proportion of voters from BAME backgrounds, and to increase the number of female voters.

This year’s ceremony sees the likes of Stormzy, J Hus, and Loyle Carner up for the big awards, while pop star Dua Lipa has received five nominations, more than any other female artist in the ceremony’s history.

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